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Lucy Melton Obituary

Lucy Tallon Melton JOHNS ISLAND - Lucy Tallon Melton, 77, of Johns Island, South Carolina, wife of Lucius H."Bill" Melton entered into eternal rest Monday, May 18, 2015. Her funeral service will be held Friday, May 22, 2015 at the graveside in Johns Island Presbyterian Churchyard, 2550 Bohicket Road, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends in Johns Island Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC. Lucy was born May 16, 1938 in Florence, SC, daughter of the late Clarendon B. Tallon and Lucy Johnston Tallon. She was a graduate of Columbia College and was a retired school teacher with Sea Island Academy. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Lucius H. Melton, Jr. of Johns Island, SC; daughter, Leslie (Daryl) Elder of Johns Island, SC; son, Lucius H. (Heather) Melton, III of Adams Run, SC; two sisters, Dorothy T. Arnts of Huntsville, AL, and Barron T. Burch of Cleveland, TN; three grandchildren, Nicole Phelps, Lucius M. Melton, and Logan M. Melton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Charleston Collegiate School, 2024 Academy Drive, Johns Island, SC 29455 A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 19 to May 21, 2015.

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Sheldon Girardeau

May 21, 2015

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Sheldon & Joan Girardeau

Don and Judy Teaster

May 21, 2015

We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your wife and mother. Please know we are thinking of you at this sad time.

Tom and Linda Pratt

May 30, 2015

Bill and Family,
Linda and I were with our family and did not get the notice of your wife's death until our return. We wish to extend our sincere sympathy at your loss.

May 22, 2015

Bill & family,
We were so sorry to hear of Lucys passing. She was a wonderful teacher and friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam and Peter Lewin, Fayetteville, GA

Edna and Albert Thompson

May 21, 2015

Leslie, Billy, Mr. Bill and Nichole, we are praying and thinking of ya'll. So enjoyed visiting with you last night, a precious family and home of great memories. Miss Lucy will be badly missed ! love you all, Edna and Albert

May 20, 2015

Dear Melton family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ms Meltons passing. Please know our family keeps all of you in our prayers at this very unexpected sorrow. Sincerely, Susan and Curt Neville Johns Island, SC

S. Washington

May 20, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow.

May 20, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, Bill. You and your family have my deepest sympathy and will be in my prayers.
Pat Padgett Singleton

Douglas /Susan Mellichamp

May 20, 2015

Bill, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to
You and our family.

Sarah & Al Ford

May 20, 2015

Bill,

We were so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. (SUPSHIP Family)

Justin, Charli and Ryan

May 20, 2015

Lucy was such an amazing women and she will be greatly missed. Though we are not able to be there to mourn with you in person we are with you in heart and in prayers.
Love

Ted Willard

May 20, 2015

Bill, We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ted & Cindy Willard

Karla Koster

May 20, 2015

Many thoughts and prayers go to each of you. Ms. Melton touched so many people. She was a very strong woman, full of life, love and generosity. I will remember her fondly. I am so sorry for your loss.

Suzette Urick

May 20, 2015

Know that Mrs. Melton had a wonderful, meaningful, and lifelong impact to many, many years of students, of which I was privileged to be one. She was my second grade teacher at Sea Island and I will remember her forever. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time; may God's peace and comfort surround you.

Carol Coleman

May 20, 2015

Will and I are so sorry for your loss.

The Lauder Family

May 20, 2015

Please know that our prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you feel God's peace.

Vicki Richter

May 19, 2015

My prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time. May your special memories bring you comfort and peace. Hugs...

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